Once it gets dark you will need to see to walk to the bathroom, to cook, or to eat. The propane lantern is thought of as the most common lantern used during a camping outing but a headlamp, or handheld battery lantern can be used as well. Each type of lamp has some pros and cons. See below for more information. Glowsticks are best for decoration or even for a camping dance party. Battery Powered Lights (Headlamp or Lantern)Pros:Lasts longer than a propane lanternCons:Batteries can be expensiveSolar Powered LightsPros:Great for Decoration, No batteries neededCons:Can only be used at night and often less brightPropane or Gas powered LightsPros:Propane is affordable, Lantern is brightCons:Batteries last longer, Sometimes difficult to light or dangerous, Glass can break if lantern falls over

If decorating your campsite is the goal, I would use glow sticks or solar accent lights. Battery power is the easiest to use but the large lantern I used needed 8 d batteries. Unless you buy a off brand these batteries can be very expensive. See below to see what lights I used on my most recent camping trip. What lights do you prefer to lighten your campsite? Have you used any of the below products?